The Mud Scientists, including from left, Tim Kramer, Bob Wiley, and Thom Ertel, pull their craft across the finish line in first place during the 32nd annual Kinetic Sculpture Race Saturday Aug. 27, 2011 at Union Reservoir. This year's event featured 15 registered entries. "We had science on our side," Kramer said. (Lewis Geyer/Times-Call)

Don Clark's "Willy Wonka's Wonderful Wonkatania" took a spill as it entered the water during the 32nd annual Kinetic Sculpture Race Saturday Aug. 27, 2011 at Union Reservoir. Clark was unable to finish the race due to a broken bicycle chain.(Lewis Geyer/Times-Call)

The Great Kinetic Wizard tells the Mud Scientists that "you are not worthy" before the start of the 32nd annual Kinetic Sculpture Race Saturday Aug. 27, 2011 at Union Reservoir. (Lewis Geyer/Times-Call)